2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia

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3rd & 7 37yd

The Russian women escorting the teams into the stadium are wearing some kind of white iron work on their heads. And. It. Is. Awesome.

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:37:55 PM
Fast-paced parade of nations, and the athletes thankfully have seats once they finish. All to ANNOYING techno schlock

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:38:03 PM
Photo from @SergeyKocharov at #Caps practice facility. @ovi8 & @JohnCarlson74 watching Olympic Opening Ceremony. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4pDYvIMAAJQYS.jpg

by Tim Wharnsby via twitter retweeted by helenenothelen 2/7/2014 4:38:21 PM
So apparently one of the light up Olympic rings didn't open. Whoopsies. #Sochi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4p_S_IIAElmfr.jpg via @alburov

by Paul Sonne via twitter retweeted by olyphil 2/7/2014 4:38:41 PM
5 minutes and we're just through the "A" countries. What's the over-under on length of time for Parade of Nations?

by David Wharton via twitter 2/7/2014 4:38:51 PM
Seeing Belarus brought to mind the late, great Ruslan Salei...RIP

by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 4:38:56 PM
Belarus now. Loudest cheers of the evening. Two guys next to me from there stand. Check @ChrisKuc for the photo

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:39:04 PM
Russian techno pop music is being played while athletes enter. I say good on them. #sochi #OpeningCeremony

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:39:16 PM
I've never been to a Parade of Nations but this is FAST

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:39:24 PM
God bless Bermuda and their red shorts.

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:39:51 PM
Belarus contingent takes to their cameras as country's athletes parade around Olympic Stadium in #Sochi . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4rESxIAAA2j6o.jpg

by Chris Kuc via twitter 2/7/2014 4:41:02 PM
Their counterparts aren't in #Sochi2014 yet but we found these guys getting ready for #OpeningCeremony #mnwildinSochi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4rDW4IEAAZDAl.jpg

by Minnesota Wild via twitter retweeted by helenenothelen 2/7/2014 4:41:13 PM
#sochi Stadium floor is a giant map of world that illuminates the location of whichever country is entering. #OpeningCeremony

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter retweeted by olyphil 2/7/2014 4:41:47 PM
Venezuela's flag bearer GOING nuts. they love winter.

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:44:09 PM
Impossible to tell if any athletes might have rainbow nails or other signs of LGBT support

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:44:15 PM
Great Britain wearing Ushankas, the traditional Russian hats. Nice homage to the host country. #sochi #OpeningCeremony

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:44:45 PM
Venezuelan skier Antonio Pardo boogies in with his flag, and crowd loves it

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:44:52 PM
Germany just came out -- looks like the biggest group so far -- decked out in colorful outfits with the Oly colors #Sochi2014

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:45:34 PM
#OpeningCeremony producer hoped puslating, disco music would get athletes dancing in parade. no one does till tiny Venezuela delegation.

by David Wharton via twitter 2/7/2014 4:45:56 PM
The three-member strong Venezuela enters with spirit, as flag bearer goes skipping and sprinting down stage. #sochi #OpeningCeremony

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:46:00 PM
cheering in the pressbox coming from @HeleneStJames for Denmark, her home and native land.

by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 4:46:11 PM
The athletes pretty much emerge from the tunnel to throngs of media who aren't waving. Good to get us out of the way and move on #Sochi2014

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:46:57 PM
So when do we begin the Team USA sweater debate? Because, I have to tell you, they might be growing on me. #Sochi #OpeningCeremony

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:47:33 PM
Just so you know: Dominica's flagbearer is a native of Staten Island, NY.

by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 4:47:45 PM
Iran followed Israel...at a distance, of course

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:48:37 PM
Empty seats evident in middle deck

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:49:06 PM
The DJs is DK Rudenko and DJ KTO. #sochi2014 Where's the after party?

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:50:10 PM
Team Iran embracing the flourescent clothing as they enter stadium. Russian escort wearing more modest clothing but still has iron headpiece

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:50:12 PM
Tribune colleague @JaredSHopkins stays warm during the opening ceremony in #Sochi . #looksgoodonhim http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4tO56IgAA5bP9.jpg

by Chris Kuc via twitter 2/7/2014 4:50:30 PM
Big cheers for Canada, led by flagbearer Hayley Wickenheiser.

by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 4:52:03 PM
Team Cayman Islands enters wearing flip flops, no socks. Anyone know the Russian word for frostbite?

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:52:12 PM
The trackside "dancers" look as if they are wearing upper half of white bear costumes

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:52:32 PM
#teamcanada dressed up like mounties.

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:52:37 PM
Snowflakes transform into four Olympic rings with one failing to form during the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium on Feb. 7, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

by kgessler via Tribune: Chicago Tribune 2/7/2014 4:52:54 PM
From afar, Canadian athletes look Ike Mounties. Not bad. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4t6vWIYAAiD0Z.jpg

by David Wharton via twitter 2/7/2014 4:53:30 PM
Canada, come on down. #Sochi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4uAW3IYAEdM8i.jpg

by Chris Kuc via twitter 2/7/2014 4:53:52 PM
Team Canada wins #OpeningCeremony clothing every time. Why does everyone else even bother?

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:54:02 PM
Kazakhstan's flag guy owns http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4t5r5CAAIbFsl.png

by michaelhayes via twitter retweeted by JaredSHopkins 2/7/2014 4:55:17 PM
Sandis Ozolinsh leads Latvia into opening ceremony. He was source of one of my all-time favorite quotes. Told him he had been compared (more

by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 4:55:25 PM
to Paul Coffey. He looked horrified, said, "Oh, no. He is a Ferrari. I am a Yugo."

by Helene Elliott via twitter 2/7/2014 4:55:49 PM
Lithuania dares to ask the question: Can you match a flourescent green ski coat with electric yellow pants?

by Stacy St. Clair via twitter 2/7/2014 4:56:28 PM
Mexico just walked out -- three athletes -- in Mexican Fighting or Military garb. Not sure which.

by Jared S. Hopkins via twitter 2/7/2014 4:58:38 PM
The dispute that prevents globe's second most populous nation, India, from showing its flag is typical IOC pettiness and self aggrandizement

by Philip Hersh via twitter 2/7/2014 4:58:54 PM
India's athletes march under Olympic flag. Don't mess with the IOC or they'll blast your nation clean out of existence.

by David Wharton via twitter 2/7/2014 4:59:49 PM
That's Andorra rising from the tunnel http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bf4qG66IAAAZVMs.jpg

by Philip Hersh via twitter edited by The Baltimore Sun 2/7/2014 5:01:27 PM